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"Take A Kid Fishing!" Program

Bring your family out for a great day at the water's edge!

Delaware is a great state for youth fishing! We have many places to fish, and the Division of Fish & Wildlife offers free fishing lessons for children and young teens by way of the Take A Kid Fishing! program, sponsored by DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center. Take A Kid Fishing! events are geared toward children ages 6 through 15, and take place at ponds throughout the state. Participants learn fundamental fishing skills and conservation. All equipment is provided, plus there are activity stations, prizes and time to practice new fishing skills.

Participation in the Take A Kid Fishing! program is free, but preregistration is required. Please register by emailing Mary Rivera your name and the number of young people in your group.

One more 2016 Take A Kid Fishing! event is still open for registration:

August 26 - We are partnering with City of Dover Parks and Recreation on Friday evening, Aug. 26, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Silver Lake Park in Dover.

Dates for the 2017 Take A Kid Fishing! program will be announced here and on the Division of Fish & Wildlife Facebook page.

Interested in becoming a "TAKF!" volunteer?We are currently seeking volunteers to help with our youth angling programs. The activities are fun and easy - you do not have to have any special knowledge of fishing in order to volunteer. We have some volunteers who are avid anglers and others who prefer to help kids with activities such as knot-tying or fish printing. There is something for everyone who would like to get outdoors and join other volunteers in a great program for kids! To volunteer, please contact Mary Rivera at mary.rivera@state.de.us.